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Warren County, NJ
Buying and Selling a Home in Lopatcong Township, NJ
Lopatcong Township borders Phillipsburg and has grown steadily, with newer subdivisions near U.S. Route 22, Route 57 and I-78.
Lopatcong Township at a glance
Lopatcong Township has grown as farmland gave way to single-family subdivisions; its population rose about 9.5% from 2010 to 2020. U.S. Route 22 runs through the southern section and Route 57 begins at Route 22. Communities include Delaware Park and Lopatcong Overlook. The new Phillipsburg High School, opened in 2016, sits within Lopatcong's borders. Lopatcong is in the Highlands region.
What the housing is like in Lopatcong Township
- Newer single-family subdivisions and townhouses.
- Older homes near the township's original roads.
- Quick access to Phillipsburg, Easton and the Lehigh Valley.
What buyers should check in Lopatcong Township
- HOA documents for newer communities — dues, rules and reserves.
- Water and sewer type. Confirm for the specific property.
- Highway proximity. Check noise for homes near Route 22 or I-78.
- Private wells. If the home has a well, New Jersey's Private Well Testing Act requires a water test before closing, and Warren County is one of the counties where uranium is added to the test.
- Septic systems. Order a separate septic inspection — a general home inspection doesn't cover it.
- Property taxes. Look at the actual tax bill for the house, not an average, and compare Lopatcong Township's rate using the state's municipal tax data.
- Town certificates. New Jersey requires a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate at a change of occupancy; ask the town about any added resale inspections.
Selling a home in Lopatcong Township
Lopatcong buyers compare newer homes across Warren County and the Lehigh Valley. Price against recent subdivision sales and present upgrades clearly.
Want to know what homes like yours in Lopatcong Township have actually sold for? Get a free home valuation, or search homes for sale if you're buying.
A note on fair housing
I describe homes, land and places — not who lives where. For school information, I point you to official sources so you can decide for yourself.
Local questions
Lopatcong Township real estate FAQs
Is Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong?
Yes. The new Phillipsburg High School, which opened for the 2016–17 school year, is within Lopatcong's borders. Lopatcong students attend it for grades 9–12.
Is Lopatcong Township in the New Jersey Highlands?
Yes. The NJ Highlands Council lists Lopatcong Township among the Warren County municipalities in the Highlands region. Rules differ between Preservation and Planning Areas, so check the specific parcel before planning additions, outbuildings or subdivision.
Is there a train station in Lopatcong Township?
No. Lopatcong Township doesn't have an NJ Transit rail station, so most residents drive. The main roads are U.S. Route 22, Route 57, County Route 519; I-78 nearby.
What is the property tax rate in Lopatcong Township?
Rates change every year and vary by municipality. Check the NJ Division of Taxation's general and effective tax rates, and always look at the actual tax bill for the home you're considering.
How much is my Lopatcong Township home worth?
Online estimates struggle in North Jersey because lot size, water and sewer type, lake access and condition vary so much. A comparative market analysis using hand-picked recent sales is far more reliable — I'll prepare one for free.
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- Warren CountyPhillipsburgWarren County's largest town, across the Delaware from Easton — older homes and multi-family.Explore Phillipsburg
- Warren CountyGreenwich TownshipStewartsville and newer neighborhoods along I-78, minutes from the Lehigh Valley.Explore Greenwich Township
- Warren CountyPohatcong TownshipI-78 corridor township surrounding Alpha, with Delaware River villages like Riegelsville.Explore Pohatcong Township
- Warren CountyHarmony TownshipRural township on County Route 519 between Phillipsburg and Belvidere.Explore Harmony Township
- County guideWarren CountyFarm country, historic river towns and I-80/I-78 corridors. Many towns sit in the Highlands region.Explore Warren County
More Warren County town guides
- Warren County overview
- Allamuchy Township
- Alpha
- Belvidere
- Blairstown Township
- Franklin Township (Warren)
- Frelinghuysen Township
- Greenwich Township
- Hackettstown
- Hardwick Township
- Harmony Township
- Hope Township
- Independence Township
- Knowlton Township
- Liberty Township
- Mansfield Township
- Oxford Township
- Phillipsburg
- Pohatcong Township
- Washington Borough
- Washington Township (Warren)
- White Township
Sources and further reading
- Lopatcong Township, New Jersey — Wikipedia (general reference)
- Warren County Highlands municipalities — NJ Highlands Council
- Statistical Information (general and effective tax rates) — NJ Division of Taxation
- Private Well Testing Act rule, N.J.A.C. 7:9E-2.1 — New Jersey Administrative Code
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — FEMA
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